Zhao Xiran's wedding night was destined to be a sleepless night because of the victimhood of the two princes.
It was not until dawn that Shao Hua'an came back to the bridal room with an exhausted body. He had discussed with Shao Jing in the study until now. When he returned to the room, he saw Zhao Xiran sitting on the bedside, and felt very guilty.
"I'm sorry, Xiran. I was occupied. Why didn't you sleep? I have sent someone to tell you to go to bed first!"
Though Shao Hua'an was busy, he still cared for Zhao Xiran and asked his servant to deliver his message to her.
"It's fine. I'm not sleepy," Zhao Xiran said softly with a gentle smile on her face, but the smile looked very reluctant. It could be seen that she was also very tired.
Shao Hua'an couldn't help feeling distressed. He looked up through the window, held Zhao Xiran's hands, and said, "It's still early. Let's take a short nap before going to meet our r
Shao Wanru got up a little earlier this morning and had not listened to any news from her servant girls yet."The two servant girls of Eldest Young Madam did once leave the bridal room yesterday. I heard that they have come to our mansion several times before to add decorations for the bridal chamber. They are quite familiar with our mansion," Yujie reported."Who did they go to meet?" Shao Wanru asked, playing the handkerchief in her hands with her slender fingers."Nothing important! It seemed that they went to ask the kitchen staff for some food because Eldest Young Madam was hungry. But it took them about an hour from leaving to coming back. I have inquired that they knew the way. With such a long time, they could even visit many places in the mansion, not to mention the kitchen!" Yujie said after thinking for a moment.She had inquired the people of the kitchen and confirmed that they had indeed been there. The servants
Shao Wanru looked up and motioned to Qu Le. The latter hurried out and saw Zhao Xiran standing in the yard with a smile on her face, accompanied by her servant girls. She hastened to step forward and bow, "Eldest Young Madam!""Is your Miss here?" Zhao Xiran asked softly."Yes, she is. She was meeting the people who came to send the gifts from Prince Chen's Mansion just now, and they have just left," Qu Le stepped aside and said with a smile.Zhao Xiran nodded and walked inside with a smile. Yujie had lifted the curtain for her."Sister Zhao!" Shao Wanru stood up and greeted her in the main room."Fifth Sister, you're all politeness! I just came to see whether you need anything," Zhao Xiran said politely. Her eyes fell on the jewelry box in front of Shao Wanru. At first glance, she knew that it was something extraordinary. However, the lid of the jewelry box was closed so that she couldn't know what was inside.
The sedan chair stopped in front of Phoenix Palace. With the towering imperial-red palace in front of her, Shao Wanru's eyebrows frowned. She had thought that it was Empress Dowager who summoned her, but it turned out to be the Empress.A palace maid had been waiting there for a long time. When Shao Wanru arrived, she greeted her with a smile and said, "Fifth Miss Shao, Her Majesty is waiting for you. Please come with me!"Shao Wanru nodded and followed the palace maid inside without Yujie, who was ordered to stay outside.When they arrived at the main hall, Shao Wanru saw that a few guests had been there sitting next to the Empress. She immediately lowered her head to salute the Empress.Although the Empress, who was sitting high on the main seat, had a smile on her face, the smile was not warm. She fixed her eyes on Shao Wanru with a cold look.The laughter in the hall suddenly stopped and the atmosphere becam
"What's going on?" After sitting down and seeing the scene in front of him, the Emperor's face turned cold."Your Majesty, I don't want to live anymore. I just asked something about Marquis Xing's Mansion, but Fifth Miss Shao mocked me, saying that my family was in a lower class than hers. I was so angry that I argued with her. But She pushed both of us... I disgraced you, Your Majesty. I don't deserve to live any longer!"The imperial consort, who was crying and shouting just now, walked to the Emperor with her knees and complained to him with tears on her face.And her complaints shocked Shao Wanru very much. "How shameless she is to talk nonsense in front of so many people!"After all, there were a few people present, but most of them were from the Empress' palace. The rest were the Misses who were about to enter Prince Yue's Mansion and Prince Zhou's Mansion.No one dared to say anything before the Empress s
The Emperor's cold eyes were fixed on Shao Wanru, and his powerful aura oppressed her. Even though her head was lowered, she could also sense the Emperor's displeasure.Shao Wanru held tightly the handkerchief in her hand. She didn't understand what had offended the Emperor.However, the Empress felt delighted in secret. She could see that the Emperor didn't like Shao Wanru. That was good! She raised the corners of her mouth, smiled, and said softly, "Though Fifth Miss Shao is young, she is a decent girl, and she just made little trouble just now!"However, it was the truth that she had made some trouble. Recalling that the two imperial concubines had said that Shao Wanru mocked them just now, the Emperor became more displeased."She seemed to be a troublemaker too.""What do you mean by saying that she made little trouble, Your Majesty the Empress? Please tell me what trouble did she make just now?" Chu Liuchen
"Why... why is it here?" The Empress stood up and asked the lead palace maid behind her in angry.Obviously, this Huasheng could only be used by Empress, but now it appeared in the jewelry box of Shao Wanru."I... I don't know. I'll ask the reason!" The lead palace maid knelt down with a thud and said in a trembling voice.Chu Liuchen smiled mockingly and leisurely, "The servants in your palace are really muddled. Could this kind of thing be sent to others? Why should you let these useless servants stay in your palace!"Such an exquisite jewelry which could only be worn by the Empress, just as precious as the emperor's imperial robe, even appeared in others' belongings. If they did not discover it now, how could Shao Wanru explain it clearly?"Uncle the Emperor, it seems that some people really don't want me to recover!" After saying that, Chu Liuchen stood up and bowed deeply to the Emperor before the Empress s
Chu Liuxin sat in the pavilion covered by palace curtains, frowning. He, who was handsome and bright, looked a little gloomy now."Master, shall we go to visit the Empress?" Eunuch Liu stood behind Chu Liuxin and asked cautiously.They had intended to see the Empress, but later they heard that the Emperor was there, so Chu Liuxin came here. Since that incident, Chu Liuxin had tried to meet the Emperor as little as possible, unless he had no choice."In a while!" Chu Liuxin said. Looking through the gauze curtain, he fell into deep thought. How he wished that he could go out as he wanted, just as he had done in the past, but not the current situation where he felt ashamed to face Shao Wanru. His heart was severely torn. It was very painful. She was going to get married, and the man she would marry was his Third Eldest Brother. Chu Liuxin felt that he had no reason to meet her anymore.If it weren't for Shao Yanru, and if that
After her slender figure disappeared behind the moon-shaped arched door, Yan Xi slowly looked away.As he lived in Marquis Xing's Mansion, he had little contact with the people there, except for Wang Shengxue, the cousin nephew of Marquis Xing. Did she refer to Wang Shengxue?Wang Shengxue was the first person that came to Yan Xi's mind. He had felt that Wang Shengxue was weird. After being warned by Shao Wanru, he was more sure about his supposition.After all, he was not a stupid man. He didn't ignore Shao Wanru's admonition, because he didn't believe that Shao Wanru, as a girl in the boudoir, and who was the future Princess Chen, could make irresponsible remarks, and there was no need for her to do that.Seeing Yan Xi standing still, the servant behind called him, "Master!"He was the young male servant Yan Xi brought from his home. Two servants were sent by Yan Xi's family to take care of him, one to look af
"Not yet. My leg just cramped up." Shao Wanru reached out to touch her calf, but her belly was too big to reach it.The Emperor reached out his strong hand and massaged her calf. The young and handsome Emperor breathed a sigh of relief. "Thankfully, you are not going to deliver the baby!"As soon as he said this, Chu Liuchen realized he had said something wrong. He hurriedly explained, "I didn't mean that. It's good that you are not delivering the baby now."After saying that, he realized that something was wrong again and laughed.Shao Wanru laughed so hard that she couldn't speak. Since when did Chu Liuchen, who was as scheming and gloomy as a demon king, could not even speak clearly?"You're still laughing. Did I say anything wrong?" Chu Liuchen glared at her. However, with an elegant smile on his face, he didn't look domineering at all.Shao Wanru continued laughing happily. After a while, she s
Everything in the past had a cause, but this cause was concealed in many mists, so it appeared unreal.After reading the letter in her hand, Shao Wanru put it down with a trace of a smile across the corners of her eyes. She had been relieved of some things. Once she hoped that Qin Huaiyong would treat her like Qin Yuru.This was what she hoped for most in her last life. After all, at that time, she had always thought that she was Qin Huaiyong's biological daughter, and she had no idea that her identity had been seized by Qin Yuru. Right now, Shao Wanru didn't want to mention it again. After the rebirth, she found out the truth and could not be reluctant to get close to Qin Huaiyong anymore.The memories of her last life were fading away, and they become blurred in her eyes.Putting down the memorial in her hand, Shao Wanru smiled with an elegant and calm look in her eyes. "Madam, please pass my gratitude to Ningyuan Army Gen
Shui Ruolan followed the Nanny who led the way ahead and felt uneasy. Since she came to the capital, she occasionally associated with some Madams from aristocratic families. She would not attend their parties unless it was necessary.On the one hand, she always had a weak character. On the other hand, every time she joined them, some Madams always asked about Madam Di intentionally or unintentionally. They were polite to Shui Ruolan on the surface, but they sneered at her behind her back when talking about her.People in the capital thought that Madam Di was Qin Huaiyong's legal wife. Shui Ruolan was a divorced woman. How could she compare with a decent Madam from an aristocratic family? Her status was much lower than Madam Di's. Of course, there were some people who flattered her. They were two-bit nobodies who wanted to curry favor with Qin Huaiyong.This was the first time Shui Ruolan had entered the Palace since she came to the capit
"Yes, Her Highness fainted. Hurry up... Inform His Highness to go to see her. Mingqiu Nun is also there... Hurry up!" Yujie was so excited that she spoke incoherently."Are you stupid?" Xiao Xuanzi looked at Yujie as if she were a fool."Quick! It's true. Believe me." Yujie was overjoyed and kept urging."His Highness will get angry," Xiao Xuanzi reminded Yujie.Yujie blinked her eyes in confusion. "Go quickly. His Highness will be happy.""His Highness will be angry!" Xiao Xuanzi said loudly. He thought that Yujie was out of her mind. What nonsense she was talking about! Xiao Xuanzi had seen with his own eyes how his master treasured Princess Chen. Princess Chen fainted now, but Yujie said that Prince Chen would be happy. What could he be happy for?Xiao Xuanzi felt a chill on his back. He even thought that he might not be safe. Instead, this silly girl was giggling here.Yujie looked
The swing swayed slowly. Shao Wanru sat on it and slightly narrowed her clear eyes in the sun, enjoying the gentle breeze. After a shower, the sky cleared up. Under the blue sky, she felt quite pleasant.It was the third day since the violent political upheaval in the Palace. Everything had returned to the right path, and the Emperor had woken up. The Fake Dead Medicine was remarkably effective.Chu Qing planned to kill the Emperor and shift the blame onto Chu Liuyue. In the end, he occupied the Palace, but at the last moment, Chu Liuchen changed the ultimate outcome.Chu Qing was not the deceased emperor's son. As the truth was exposed, he became a surviving supporter of the previous dynasty.Consort Dowager Qing had an affair with the prince of the previous dynasty on the run and was pregnant. After that, she met the deceased emperor, who had come to wipe out the rebels. She seduced him and entered the Palace. Not long aft
Chu Liuyue looked at the Emperor indifferently. During this period, the Emperor often vomited blood. He was used to such a scene. He fainted again, but so what?He walked up to pull the Emperor up and said, "Father, you'd better write it carefully so as not to cause me more trouble..."The next moment, his hand paused before the Emperor. Abruptly, Chu Liuyue reached out to feel his breath, and his face changed drastically."Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." Derong was terrified and looked at Chu Liuyue. Likewise, he reached out to feel the Emperor's breath and knelt on the ground in a panic. "His Majesty... passed away!"Chu Liuyue looked sullen and reached out to feel his breath again. He found it hard to believe that the Emperor would die of anger because of him. Although he had said he was not afraid of this result, it became more difficult for him to clear up such a messy situation when the Emperor died. Since he was in t
Lights of every palace in the imperial Palace went out at night. There was a great noise somewhere. When the first scream came, many people put on their clothes and lit the lights again.These women in the Palace looked ghastly pale. They wanted to hide elsewhere but couldn't find shelter in the darkness. They trembled and huddled together, not knowing what had happened. Anyway, it didn't sound like a good thing. How could such a lot of awful noise appear in the Palace? The first idea that came to many people was that a rebellion was happening.In the night, Zhaoyi Di hurriedly followed a eunuch carrying a lantern and went to a palace out of use.Chu Liuyue was sitting in the middle of the hall."Greetings, Your Highness!" Zhaoyi Di said."How is it going?" Chu Liuyue asked."Commandery Prince Cheng has taken some people to the Emperor's resting place!" Zhaoyi Di reported."Good, well d
"From the previous dynasty?" Shao Wanru looked up. Though she was surprised, she didn't show it. She had figured it out. But after confirming it, she was wide awake."Will the Empress Dowager be in danger? I'll go to the Palace every day in the next few days!" Shao Wanru suggested."No, it's too dangerous!" Chu Liuchen shook his head."It doesn't matter. I have helpers by my side and bracelets!" Shao Wanru reached out her hand and cutely shook it. There was a pair of glossy sapphire bracelets on her wrist. At a glance, they were not ordinary.Chu Liuchen said with his face darkening, "No!"Such a close-fitting concealed weapon should be the last resort. As long as he thought Shao Wanru would be in such a dangerous situation, he would not be at ease. "Let Qin Yiyan accompany my Imperial Grandmother!""But someone should accompany and protect Noble Consort Lan. If those people deal with her..." Shao W
"Master, there is something wrong with the sandalwood." Qi Jue pulled an incense stick out of the incense burner at hand.Chu Liuchen took it and frowned. "What's the problem?"Qi Jue replied with a serious look, "There is something added to it. If it is used for a long term, one will be mentally and physically exhausted, then lack strength, and spit out blood. If putting another ingredient into the medicine at this time, it is very likely to cause sudden death."On the bed, the Emperor leaned against Noble Consort Lan with a pale face. Just now, he spat out blood again, and he felt very uncomfortable all over.Noble Consort Lan stroked the Emperor hard while looking toward Chu Liuchen with her red eyes, but she did not speak."What was added?" Chu Liuchen asked sternly. He didn't trust the imperial physicians in the Palace, so he brought Qi Jue to the Palace. After entering the Palace, Qi Jue did not check the